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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Harrison

BAFTA TV Awards 2025: Everything you need to know

Marisa Abela
  • The 2025 BAFTA TV Awards saw several unexpected wins, including Blue Lights for Best Drama and Marisa Abela for Leading Actress.
  • Industry star Abela thanked the writers for her character's development, while Lennie James, Leading Actor winner for Mr Loverman, gave a moving, impromptu speech.
  • Ruth Jones won Female Performance in a Comedy for Gavin & Stacey, and Danny Dyer took Male Performance in a Comedy for Mr Bigstuff.
  • Mr Bates vs. the Post Office won Limited Drama, prompting calls for compensation for the wrongly convicted subpostmasters.
  • Despite its popularity, The Traitors failed to secure any awards, while host Alan Cumming's performance saw mixed reactions.

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Blue Lights and Industry win big at TV Baftas – on a night full of surprises

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